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2.
The DuPont Show of the Week (1961–1964)
Episode:
A Dozen Deadly Roses
(1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Lorraine Boswell is acquitted of killing her wealthy husband thanks to the testimony of a total stranger, Martin Pitt. They fall in love and marry. But there's more to this relationship than Lorraine realizes.
Stars: Robert Alda, Lauren Bacall, Vincent Gardenia, Walter Matthau
Votes: 33
3.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Basil Rathbone
(1951)
Family, Game-Show
Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis, Robert Alda
Votes: 17
4. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
The staff of an Army hospital in the Korean War find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation.
Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr
Votes: 63,842
5. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, John Williams, Patricia Hitchcock
Votes: 19,337
6. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Stars: John Daly, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 1,769
7. Bicentennial Minutes (1974– )
1 min | Short, History
Minute-long "on this day in history" shorts, used a countdown to America's bicentennial.
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Cleveland Amory, Edward Asner, Roddy McDowall
Votes: 51
8.
Emergency! (1972–1979)
Episode:
Syndrome
(1973)
Not Rated | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Roy complains of a "tickle" in his throat, which John suspects is tonsillitis. A famous actor, and former flame of Dixie's, is admitted to Rampart with chest pain (later suspected to be ... See full summary »
Director: Dennis Donnelly | Stars: Robert Fuller, Julie London, Bobby Troup, Randolph Mantooth
Votes: 108
9. Ellery Queen (1975–1976)
TV-PG | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Family
The son of a police detective solves baffling crimes.
Stars: Jim Hutton, David Wayne, Tom Reese, John Hillerman
Votes: 1,559
10. Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
Stars: Richard Joy, Paul Lambert, Helen Kleeb, Charles Bickford
Votes: 419
11. Stump the Stars (1947– )
30 min | Game-Show
Television's first treatment of "Charades" as played by Hollywood celebrities. The giveaway was the use of gestures that defined "film", "TV show", "book" or "song" as well as "small word (... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Stokey, Vincent Price, Sebastian Cabot, Beverly Garland
Votes: 107
12.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Shirley and the Older Man
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Shirley starts seeing an older rich gentleman. His snobby family thinks that she only wants his money and couldn't possibly like him for any other reason. Will they let her prove she's not a 'gold digger' or simply stand on their assumptions?
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 94
13. All Star Revue (1950– )
60 min | Comedy
This early comedy program started off with a rotating cast of four famous comedians, each of whom would take turns hosting the show. The program format was similar to that of a Vaudeville ... See full summary »
Stars: Jimmy Durante, Eddie Jackson, Jack Roth, Danny Thomas
Votes: 170
14.
Rhoda (1974–1978)
Episode:
Parents' Day
(1974)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Ida drops by Brenda and Rhoda's apartment on the strong possibility that Joe will be there - based on intel from a reluctant Brenda - Joe who Ida has not yet met. Rhoda, who isn't quite ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Moore | Stars: Valerie Harper, Nancy Walker, David Groh, Julie Kavner
Votes: 77
15.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
Lucy Competes With Carol Burnett
(1970)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lucy and her friend Carol Krausmeyer compete against each other in the Miss Secretary Beautiful contest.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Desi Arnaz Jr.
Votes: 46
16. The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of an easy-going ex-convict turned private investigator.
Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Luis Delgado
Votes: 10,883
17. Naked City (1958–1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The cases of the N.Y.P.D.'s 65th Precinct.
Stars: Harry Bellaver, Horace McMahon, Paul Burke, Nancy Malone
Votes: 1,433
18. Tales of the Vikings (1959–1960)
30 min | Adventure
Leif sets off from Scandinavia around the year 1000 determined to find lands to conquer and settle. He, along with his fellow Vikings, find conflict and adventure as they venture further from their homeland.
Stars: Jerome Courtland, Buddy Baer, Walter Barnes, Stefan Schnabel
Votes: 51
19.
Ellery Queen (1975–1976)
Episode:
The Adventure of the Sunday Punch
(1976)
TV-PG | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Family
A champion boxer goes down for good during a sparring match, and it's soon discovered that he was poisoned.
Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Jim Hutton, David Wayne, Robert Alda, Dane Clark
Votes: 104
20.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
Lucy and Carol Burnett
(1971)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball salute the Hollywood of Yesteryear, as they recruit jobless entertainers at the unemployment office to stage a variety show. Highlights: Richard Deacon and ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Carter | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Carol Burnett
Votes: 35
21.
Judd for the Defense (1967–1969)
Episode:
The Living Victim
(1967)
60 min | Drama
Judd is representing mobster Walter Whittaker, who is targeted by prosecutor Joseph Flexner. A bomb killed Flexner's wife and despite a lack of evidence he indicts Whittaker for the murder. Judd must battle the stacked odds.
Director: William Hale | Stars: Carl Betz, Stephen Young, John Larch, Robert Alda
Votes: 9
22. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Sport
A white former NBA professional retires from the pro game and gets a job as a basketball coach in a predominantly Black inner-city high school.
Stars: Ken Howard, Kevin Hooks, Byron Stewart, Timothy Van Patten
Votes: 1,507
23. Gypsy (1965– )
30 min | Talk-Show
A morning television talk show hosted by Gypsy Rose Lee
Stars: Gypsy Rose Lee, June Havoc, Pat Carroll, Richard Deacon
Votes: 46
24. Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
An elite covert operations unit carries out highly sensitive missions subject to official denial in the event of failure, death or capture.
Stars: Peter Graves, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris, Peter Lupus
Votes: 11,505
25. Emergency! (1972–1979)
TV-G | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The crew of Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51, particularly the paramedic team, and Rampart Hospital respond to emergencies in their operating area.
Stars: Randolph Mantooth, Kevin Tighe, Julie London, Bobby Troup
Votes: 6,066
26. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne
Votes: 1,561
27. Robert Montgomery Presents (1950–1957)
60 min | Drama
Actor, Producer, and Director Robert Montgomery introduced each telecast, sometimes interviewing one of the stars, and sometimes appearing in the play.
Stars: Robert Montgomery, John Newland, Vaughn Taylor, Elizabeth Montgomery
Votes: 136
28.
Amanda's (1983)
Episode:
Aunt Sonia
(1983)
Comedy
The hotel may not survive a visit from Amanda's aunt, a golf tournament, a shortage of rooms, and the appearance of a dancing chicken in the cabaret.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Bea Arthur, Fred McCarren, Simone Griffeth, Rick Hurst
Votes: 14
29.
The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985)
Episode:
The Runaway
(1980)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Comedy
Millionaire C.J. Holmes is determined not to allow his daughter, Suzy, to marry farmer Fred Andrews. When Suzy appeals to the Dukes for help, C.J.'s henchmen kidnap Uncle Jesse in a ... See full summary »
Director: Dick Moder | Stars: Tom Wopat, John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Denver Pyle
Votes: 170
30.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
The Consultant
(1975)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Hawkeye learns more than just a new surgical technique when a casual conversation in a Tokyo bar with a medical consultant convinces the man to come to the 4077th.
Director: Gene Reynolds | Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson, Loretta Swit
Votes: 610
31. Imitation of Life (1959)
Not Rated | 125 min | Drama
An aspiring white actress takes in an African American widow whose mixed-race daughter is desperate to be seen as white.
Director: Douglas Sirk | Stars: Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner
Votes: 18,226 | Gross: $13.99M
32. The Millionaire (1955–1960)
30 min | Drama
In this hit 1950s TV series, a millionaire indulges himself giving away $1 million apiece to persons he has never met.
Stars: Marvin Miller, Paul Frees, Roy Gordon, Russ Conway
Votes: 605
33. Pursuit (1958–1959)
60 min | Drama
A short-lived anthology series, with a running theme. Each episode focused on a person or group that was being pursued. Charles Russell and Eva Wolas shared the role of the producer, while ... See full summary »
Stars: Joan Bennett, Dennis Hopper, Rip Torn, John Cassavetes
Votes: 50
34.
Quincy M.E. (1976–1983)
Episode:
Jury Duty
(1981)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While serving on a jury Quincy finds flaws in the prosecution's case.
Director: Georg Fenady | Stars: Jack Klugman, Garry Walberg, John S. Ragin, Val Bisoglio
Votes: 92
35.
The Feather and Father Gang (1976–1977)
Episode:
For the Love of Sheila
(1977)
60 min | Drama
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Stefanie Powers, Harold Gould, Frank Delfino, Joan Shawlee
Votes: 6
36. Julia (1968–1971)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Julia Baker is a young African-American woman working as a nurse. She is also a widow (her husband died in Vietnam) trying to raise a young son alone.
Stars: Diahann Carroll, Lloyd Nolan, Marc Copage, Michael Link
Votes: 688
37. Judd for the Defense (1967–1969)
60 min | Drama
High-priced Houston lawyer Clinton Judd and his assistant Ben Caldwell take cases throughout the U.S. The program dealt with then-taboo subjects.
Stars: Carl Betz, Stephen Young, Walter Brooke, John Dehner
Votes: 262
38. Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Originally billed as "Playhouse of the Stars" this long running anthology series was originally presented live from New York City. Irene Dunne was briefly the hostess in 1952, and the show frequently used Broadway performers in classic stories.
Stars: James Mason, Irene Dunne, Robert Paige, Walter Coy
Votes: 338
39. To Tell the Truth (1956–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Classic game show in which a person of some notoriety and two impostors try to match wits with a panel of four celebrities. The object of the game is to try to fool the celebrities into voting for the two impostors.
Stars: Bud Collyer, Johnny Olson, Kitty Carlisle, Tom Poston
Votes: 533
40. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
This was a Colgate-sponsored comedy hour that featured many notable comedians and entertainers of the era as guest stars.
Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Al Goodman, Eddie Cantor
Votes: 589
41.
Ironside (1967–1975)
Episode:
The Sacrifice
(1968)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mark's eyewitness account casts suspicion of murder on a veteran police detective. When his alibi is disproved by Ironside, the sergeant stops at nothing to find someone who will confess to the crime.
Director: Abner Biberman | Stars: Raymond Burr, Ricardo Montalban, Robert Alda, Don Galloway
Votes: 57
42.
Ironside (1967–1975)
Episode:
The Taker
(1967)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A policeman that Ironside has known for some years is on an investigation and gets shot and killed. The evidence seems to look like the policeman is crooked, Ironside is determined to prove that this is not the case.
Director: Don Weis | Stars: Raymond Burr, Peter Mark Richman, Robert Alda, William Schallert
Votes: 89
43.
The Lucy Show (1962–1968)
Episode:
Lucy Goes to Art Class
(1964)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Both Lucy and Viv vie for the same man they met at an art store. To get to know him better, both enroll in an art class. But when he chooses Viv over her, Lucy tries to ruin their date but instead destroys his painting.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, Candy Moore, Jimmy Garrett
Votes: 70
44. The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
TV-PG | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Sandy, a young woman in the research dept of Howard Publications has wild romantic daydreams about her boss Glenn Howard that confuse her sense of reality, hampering Howard in an investigation.
Stars: Gene Barry, Susan Saint James, Robert Stack, Anthony Franciosa
Votes: 696
45. Matinee Theatre (1955–1958)
60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A daily anthology show, featuring original material, as well as adaptations of literary classics.
Stars: John Conte, Peter Hansen, Sarah Churchill, Johnny Crawford
Votes: 133
46. Lux Video Theatre (1950–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Live dramatic shows featuring Hollywood stars, adaptations of motion pictures, and a host accompanying. The host would introduce each act, and would conduct an interview with the stars at the end of the play.
Stars: Ken Carpenter, Jay Jackson, Otto Kruger, Gordon MacRae
Votes: 154
47. The Milton Berle Show (1948–1956)
60 min | Comedy, Family
The Texaco Star Theatre was one of the most popular shows in the history of television. In the first year, Milton Berle was not the permanent emcee, but once he replaced the rotation, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Milton Berle, Sid Stone, Jimmy Nelson, Arnold Stang
Votes: 165
48. Faith Baldwin Romance Theatre (1951– )
30 min | Drama
Dramatic, anthology series hosted by writer Faith Baldwin shown on Saturday afternoons. Initially, the show was on weekly but starting with episode 1.4, it was shown biweekly.
Stars: Russell Nype, Logan Field, John Carradine, Coleen Gray
Votes: 12
49.
Kojak (1973–1978)
Episode:
No Immunity for Murder
(1975)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A man is killed, apparently by a prostitute and her partner, but Kojak begins to suspect that it is much more than a simple "Murphy job". As he investigates, he finds that federal ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Sidaris | Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson, George Savalas
Votes: 129
50.
The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
Episode:
Man of the People
(1970)
TV-PG | 75 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Cesar Rodriguez is a "man of the people", but he may not be quite as much of a populist as he seems. Hilary Vanderman, top female reporter for Howard Publications, investigates.
Stars: Vera Miles, Fernando Lamas, James Gregory, Jackie Coogan
Votes: 8